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| be |
used with the present participle or infinitive of a verb to show a future action that is required or intended. [1/8 definitions] |
| forget |
to fail to do because of not remembering (usually followed by an infinitive verb). [1/3 definitions] |
| infinitive |
the simple form of a verb that has no subject and does not show past, present or future tense. It is usually formed by the word "to" followed by the base form of a verb. In the sentence, "I want to leave now," "to leave" is an infinitive. |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| promise |
to give one's word or assure (usually followed by an infinitive or clause). [1/5 definitions] |
| seek |
to try (usually followed by an infinitive). [1/3 definitions] |
| to |
used before a verb to show the infinitive, or by itself as an implied verb. [1/15 definitions] |
| want |
to wish or have a need for (often followed by an infinitive). [1/9 definitions] |
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